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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 10., No. 34. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. --- CITY NEWS. B. If you have relatives or friends visit us in the school, we should send you pictures as we send all your local news. —Ed Master Joe LaGour, Jr., is sick this week with the mumps. Mrs. M. L. Holmes who has been sick for more than a week is convalescent. It is an old saying that "walking is good," but don't tell Alex. Keene that unless you are looking for trouble. Mr. Albert Walker of Marshalltown returned to his work in the house last Monday, after spending a week at his home. Mr. Forest White of Muscatine, who is a legislature employee, spent last week at his home, returning here Monday for work. Mr. Goo, Douglas of Colafax, G. C. of K. of F. of this state, was here Monday night to assist in getting the boys ready for the uniform ranks. Mr. J. Frank Bigburn, formerly of this city but now of Washington, D. C., was called to Davenport on account of the death of his mother. The Union Congregational services Sunday morning at 10:45 conducted by Prof. Greenwood of Highland Park College; Sunday School at 13 o'clock, and preaching at 7:30 p. m. All are invited. When in Chariton, Ia., stop with Mrs. M. A. Shelton for good rooms and meals, two and half blocks south of the depot, across from the foundry. Mr. G. T. Simpson of Kansas City, Mo. spend Friday in our city, he is in the employ of the Wabash R. Co. It was Mr. Simpson' first visit to our Capitol City. He was a schoolmate of H. E. Jacobs, our foreman. Last Tuesday while Paul Gilstrap was walking up a alliphyte lance he fell, cutting a severe gash just above his left eye. Dr. Edwards cared for the wound and Paul is getting along nicely. OWA PHONE 1081 MUTUAL PHONE 400 (Coffee) Mile* Drug Store The wedding bells will ring soon. The groom is an out of town gentleman. (?) Yes, the bride lives in this city and is well known. The Olive Branch Whist Club met at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Todd on Eleventh street last Wednesday night. The following persons won prizes: First, Mrs M. L. Holmes; second, Mr. J. H. Lewis; third, Mrs. W. H. Harrison. Next week they will meet at Mrs. Wilson's home on Eleventh, near Crocker street. Mrs. A. Wilburn was the hostess of the H. B. S. Reading Circle Thursday afternoon. A full membership was present and a business meeting was held. The members were very sorry to find Mrs. Wilburn and hope she will soon recover. Dainty refreshments were served by Miss Cotella. The club adjoined to meet with Mrs. E. T. Banks Feb. 4. All members are requested to be present. Your Patronage is Kindly Solicited at the Jewell Restaurant W. Second and Walnut MEALS SERVED AT 15 CENTS. Under management of R. N. HYDE and MISS MARY MONTAGUE Mr. Albert Evans of Buxton, who is captain of the uniform rank of the K. of P. of that city, delivered a lecture to the members of that order here last Monday night. The members of the K. of P. of this city and Colafax are preparing to join the uniform rank before the annual state meeting, which will be held in this city during next July. Captain Evans left Rev. O. A. Johnson in charge of the new candidates. Five ladies composing committee A. of the Union Congregational church will serve the first entertainment in the form of an informal six 'o'clock dinner Thursday evening. Feb. 4, from 6 o'clock to 8 o'clock. All are cordially invited to come and take dinner with them in their new home, corner Teenth and Park storm. Menu: Tomato soup and wafer crackers, stewed chicken with dumplins, mashed potatoes, beans, hot biscuits, plum padding, coffee. Light refreshments will also be served. THE CALLOWAY CASE In one of the BYTADRIRE issues last April we chronicle the instant death of the oldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Waddy Galloway at the Ager Packing Co., which is the cause of this case. A case involving the question of obligation of employers to minor employees, which is more or less unsettled in Iowa, will be tried in Polk county courts. Judge Howe called Wednesday the case of Calloway, administrator, va. the Ager Packing company, an action brought by the administrator of the estate of a 15 year old boy to recover against the Agar company for damages alleged to have been suffered by his estate on account of negligence of the defendant company. The accident which occurred about a year ago its details being quite grewsome. The boy who was employed by the Agar company, was driving some pigs up a chute and in so doing was making use of a long wide rwhip, which he was using in driving the animals. The claim of the plaintiff is that the boy whilfled the wlp above his head, to cut the hogs and that the lash became entangled on a revolving shaft, some feet above him. The whip being attached to the boy's wrist by means of a thong, he was unable to get loose from it and was drawn up and over the revolving shaft and quickly torn to pieces by its revolutions. The plaintiff claims that the chute was very dark and that the shaft which was located directly over it was not guarded as required by law and on this ground claims the Agar Packing company was negligent. The defense will be that the chute was light enough to give a view of the surroundings and that the boy was himself negligent in using the cost of a whip that he did knowing or having opportunity to know, that there was a unguarded shaft directly over him. MOTOR A. POWRE Office 1917 Residence 968 BOOM 598 300 300 GOOD BLOCK Des Moines, IN CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Notary Public We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. The cold weather for the past ten days has been very severe in Iowa and the entire Mississippi valley states. In many places the thermometer registering lower then ever before. In fact if Iowa had more snow it would have been a terrible blizzard, but as it is it was cold enough—18 to 20 degrees for three days. GOVERNOR VARDAMAN. The newly elected governor of Mississippi, Gov. Vardaman, in his inaugural address declared that the education of the Negro was a failure and should be stopped, as it made the Negro more immoral and more criminal. This is without doubt one of the greatest falshoods that a sane man has yet uttered in the light of this intelligent age. In another part of this issue we run a most excellent reply to this rebel governor, address of D. D. Proper (white), who is secretary of the National Baptist Home Missionary Society, which saves us the trouble of answering the human libertine, who like old Tillman and Temple Graves are fast running their course, and public condemnation set its disapproval on them. PROUTY-HULL COUNTEST. The Pronty-Hull contest will soon be in full blast, as the early primaries was set for the 29th day of February. The Pronty forces having full control of the county central committee fixed the early date; while the Hull men wanted May 2nd as the date. This was a peculiar incident, as two years ago the Hull men were in control and they set an early date against the wishes of the Pronty men. We may now look for at least 30 days of hot contest, and we also expect to hear more about that $50,000.00 due ex slaves that is in Washington and unpaid. Our Congressman, Mr. Hull, will no doubt be willing to introduce a bill to dispose of it in some sort of his schemes. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1904. Absolutely Free S. Wolf, Ladies' Tallor, will give the Indian guesses nearest the glass jar at blinking threes. All that is and make your guess. No purchase. Will commence Thursday, Jan. 4 o'clock, Jan. 30th, when jar will be the Guess Is Free And will be made to the order of the terials in the house. Every lady will contest. The jar will be opened evening, Jan. 30th, at our new location. We desire to call your attention we will be dressed during the next tha at these low prices: Pure wool, latest style skirts, work for. Pure wool novelty goods, the latest the new yoke—a bargain at $9.00, fc. The very newest skirts in sainte affine at. 25 skirts, different shades and m piles, some with 1 box plains, some with 2 box plains. For the next 3 days during this sale our regular $8.50 skirt for. Our regular $8.50 skirt to order for. Our $9.50 suits to order for. All our work will be reduced. Every skirt made by us is tainted because we sponge and shrink our Every skirt will have a mohair braid. Everybody invited to call and s they buy or not. S. WOLF, The New Location, 707 Loc -KIMBALL "The Artist" In the long run merit wins. In the wonderful tainting tone quality, coupled responsive action, the KIMBALL IS THE ART The very large number pun public problems truthfulness of the statement KIMBALL IS THE N Moreover, we display at our United States letter patents, in piano building—diplomas and more than a hundred fax Piano by the world's greatest. People of very moderate in pearly by taking advantage enphase. Bargains In Variety New York Upright (new) $150 Up Used Uprights.....$75 Up Easy Terms if desired—$5 to $25 do W. W. KIMBAL T. N. GRIFFITH, Manager. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Ladies' Tailor, will give away two skirts abscissae, guessing most the number of buttons on each. All are necessary to call an guess. No purchase is required. Emence Thursday, Jan. 28th, at 10am, when jar will be opened and buttons soaked to the order of the lucky guesser from the house. Every lady is invited to call and take a jar will be opened and the buttons counted. At 30th, at our new location, 707 Locust street, to call your attention to the following location during the next three days. All our 1904 low prices; best style skirts, worth $3.00. Velvet goods, the latest style plait effect, with a bargain at $9.00, for this sale will sell at $3.50 skirts in satin effect trimming, worth $8.00, for this sale sale. Days during this sale we will make to order at $5.50 skirt for. $5.50 skirt to order to order Order work will be reduced in price during this art made by us in tailor made. They will not produce and shrink our goods before they have a mohair braid at the bottom. You invited to call and see our new spring style out. WOLF, Ladies' Tailor Location, 707 Locust Street, Near KIMBALL PIANO The Artist's Ideal The long run merit wins in pianos as in every season of their wonderful power, sweetness, tone quality, coupled with great durability, live action, the I. IS THE ARTIST'S IDEAL Every large number purchased every year by greater by half than any other make—firmness of the statement that I. IS THE NATION'S FAVOR We display us in warerooms, for our States letter patents, showing the Kimball World more than a hundred faceless letters in the world's greatest living musicians. Mode of very moderate income can easily own by taking advantage of our easy payment. Orgains In Various Used Upright Light (new) $150 Up Used Squares. $75 Up Used Organs. desired—$5 to $25 down; $3, $5 to $10 month. W. KIMBALL COMPANY W. Hanager. S. Wolf, Ladies' Tailor, will give away two skirts absolutely free to the two ladies guessing nearest the number of buttons contained in a glass jar at his store. All that is necessary is to call and see the jar and make your guess. No purchase is required. Will commence Thursday, Jan. 28th, until Saturday evening at 10 o'clock, Jan. 30th, when jar will be opened and buttons counted. The Guess Is Free and the Skirts Free And will be made to the order of the lucky guesser from the best materials in the house. Every lady is invited to call and take part in this contest. The jar will be opened and the buttons counted Saturday evening, Jan. 30th, at our new location, 707 Locust street. The guests will be invited to the following prices which will be in force during the next three days. All our 1004 spring skirts at these very low prices; All one order work will be reduced in price during this sale All our order work will be reduced in price during this sale. Every skirt made by us is tailor made. They will not say or shrink because we sponge and shrink our goods before they are made up. Every skirt will have a mohair braid at the bottom. Everybody invited to call and see our new spring styles whether they buy or not. S. WOLF, Ladies' Tailor The New Location, 707 Locust Street, Near Seventh. -KIMBALL PIANOS "The Artist's Ideal" In the long run merit wins in piano as in everything else. By reason of their wonderful power, sweetness, depth and an- taining tone quality, coupled with great durability, agreeable and responsive action, the KIMBALL IS THE ARTIST'S IDEAL PIANO The very large number purchased every year by an approving publie—greater by half than any other make—fully attests the truthfulness of the statement that KIMBALL IS THE NATION'S FAVORITE Moreover, we display at our warcourts, for public inspection United States letter patents, showing the Kimball improvements in piano building—diplomases issued by great World's Expositions and more than a hundred fac-simile letters indorsing the Kimball Piano by the world's greatest living musicians. People of very moderate income can easily own a Kimball, es- pally by taking advantage of our easy payment plan of pur- use. Bargains In Various Used Uprights New York Upright (new) $150 Up Used Squares.....15 Up Used Uprights.....$75 Up Used Organts.....$10 to $25 Easy Terms If desired—$5 to $25 down; $3, $5 to $10 monthly. W. W. KIMBALL COMPANY, T. M. GRIFFITH, Manager. 802 WALNUT ST. Lizzie Reed came up from Burlington last Saturday to spend Sunday with her parents. Rev. John Smith of Council Bluffs returned home Monday. Gae. Route of Minnesota is here visiting relatives and friends. Elder Malone held quarterly meeting at the Methodist church Sunday. Rev. Bolling assisted. Mr. Sharp of Buxton who is associated with the Buxton Eagle was in the city last week in the interest of the paper. Mrs. Fannie Harris who has been for several weeks at the parental home has returned to her home at Buxton- The P. E. C. held a social at the Methodist church on last Tuesday at the close of the literary society, notwithstanding the bad weather there was a size crowd out and a very pleasant time spent Miss Myr. Carter assisted by her sister and brother very pleasantly entertained the A. M. E. Sewing Circle last Friday afternoon. Quite a number of visitors were invited, among them where Madames Williams of Buxton, Douglas of Chicago and Mr. Geo. Route of Minneapolis; after the circle had completed their business a musical programme was rendered which continued while the guests were being served in the dining room. Miss Carter being the youngest member of the circle preved herself to be one or its most royal hostesses. The A. M. E. choir assisted by a few of their friends will give one of the best entertainments that the city has had for several years. It is to be given for the organ benefit and will be Feb. 4th. The Sewing Circle gave a reception Tuesday night in honor of Elder Maione. OTTUMWA NEWS. The hand of Providence has removed from our midst an old and esteemedetter J. B. Cooper. He passed away Jan. 25th, at eleven o'clock aged 80 years. Mr. Cooper has been a life long member of the Baptist church and has been a member of the Baptist church of this city nearly twenty-five years, held the office of desocn fifteen years and was the Sunday school Superintendent twelve years. He was born in Mississippi but has been in the state about forty years. He was a --- are away two skirts absolutely free to number of buttons contained. In a necessary 34s to call and see the jar is required. 8th, until Saturday evening at 10 opened and buttons counted. and the Skirts Free are lucky guesser from the best man invited to call and take part in this and the buttons counted Saturday, 707 Locust street. to the following low prices which see days. All our 1004 spring skirts $5.00. $3.00 style plait effect, with or this sale will sell at. $5.00 et trimming, worth $10.00. $5.50 materials, some trimmed with 5 box strapped, worth $8.00. $4.00 we will make to order $5.00 $6.00 $20.00 used in price during this sale. made. they will not say or shrink our goods before they are made up at the bottom. are our new spring styles whether Ladies' Tailor Cust Street, Near Seventh. PIANOS- st's Ideal' in pianos as in everything else. Power, sweetness, depth and ease with great durability, agreeable and artist's IDEAL PIANO published every year by an approving man in any other make—fully attests the that ATION'S FAVORITE our warroorms, for public inspection showing the Kimball improvements. Desirable letters. World's Expositions living musicians. come can easily own a Kimball, one of our easy payment plan of purious Used Uprights Used Squares.....15 Up Used Organs.....$10 to $25 Down; $3, $5 to 810 monthly. ALL COMPANY, 802 WALNUT ST. oassecreted the *hist* an and his deep spiritual life leaves a marked impression upon the community. His wife Agaos Cooper survives him, she is an invalid having been stricken with paralysis twelve years ago, he tenderly condole with her in 18 hour of trial and affection and devoutly commend her to the keeping of Him who looks with a plying eye upon the widowed a. Daughter Ms. Lathen Green also survives and the sympathy of all is extended. John Robison an old settler residing three miles east: Otumwa was passed into "the great beyond" Sunday Jan-24 age 62 years. Mr. Robison has lived in this vicinity over thirty years and was a member of the Baptist church, his funeral was conducted from the family residence last Tuesday, G. A. E. in attendance, a wife, a daughter and two sons are left to mourn the loss of a devoted husband and loving father Mrs. C. L. Young is confined to her home with lagrines. Rev. Willef of Ackout is in the city and will deliver a lecture at the Second Baptist church Tuesday evening. The revival at the A. M. E. church have closed, the church membership has been greatly revived and several additions to the church membership. The services of Rev. Burton were greatly appreciated and in token of this appreciation he was given a reception at Rev. Gordon's residence. Rev. Burton has returned to his home in Springfield, Ill. Aleson Foster came to town Saturday with a amile you could tie behind his car a pretty little girl had arrived. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Gains of Oskaloosa was In Albia Sunday. Mrs. M. Ward of Albia was called to to Mukachi knock on no count of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Pearl Thomas. Mrs. Lulu Miller of Des Moines has been visiting for the past few weeks at the parental home of Mrs. C. Thomas. Misses Allie Kenger and Bessie Davis took Sunday dinner with Mrs. Heenrietta Underwood Sunday. A big storm took our town Wednesday and Thursday of this week and caused quite a little damage. Misses Jessie and Mrs. Parker spent last Sunday in Hecking. PURIFICATION OF THE BALLOT Necessity of Honest Working and Decent Citizens Being In Active Politics. When Reputable Citizens Leave Politics Aone, Politics Become Disreputable. PROPHETIC WORDS OF DU BOIS. Editor of the Iowa Bystander: It seems to me that the importance of the right of suffrage is not fully appreciated by many of the citizens of Iowa in general and by the Negro in particular. If one will take the most casual glance at the pages of our national history just prior to 1868 it will be seen that it took a revolution to give the Negro the right of suffrage—a means by which he can protect and defend his rights under the law and the constitution of the United States. There were approximately 250,000 Negro soldiers who aided materially in bringing about the radical changes that immediately followed the internecine strife. The above figures do not include the thousands upon thousands who aided by their labors in many ways the union army. The blood and treasure required to overthrow a great wrong are beyond computation. The immensity of this undertaking was not dreamed of, and at its close it could not be measured. The issues of the war were crystallized into law, and the suffrage of the Negro is one of the results. He who does not honor the trust imposed upon him is either a knave or a fool. Each and every citizen is responsible for the ballot he casts, and it is placed to his credit or discredit. Every man who earns his living for himself and family, who is in business, who owns a home, who pays rent, who has hope and ambition—each and every one assumes a responsibility when he goes to the polls to vote. The ballot which he casts may have an effect on future generations for weal or woe. It may effect the welfare of his own children in the future. Our brethren in the South are being disfranchised. They have passed the stage of sympathy and their condition cries out to the nation, as well as to every Negro voter in Iowa, to do his whole duty to aid them. Nothing can be expected from the Negro who puts himself upon the auction block and is sold to the highest bidder in the political market. It is not to him that we look to for aid in this crisis. But rather the working masses, to the home builders, to the man with family and children. These constitute the majority of the Negro population of Iowa and upon them rests the greater responsibility. They must put themselves in evidence and be at the polls on election days to do their duty and give the Negro a standing and respectability in political circles and party councils. THE POLITICAL MOTIVES. No man acts without a motive. This has been true in every age and is a fact today. Names have been handed down to us of men who have acted for the general good from pure and unselfish motives. But those who have been selfish, venal and mercenary have received and deserve the scorn and contempt of all decent men. Among the former class in modern times can be mentioned such names as Lincoln, Grant, Sumner, Logan, and Frederick Douglass. Nothing could tempt them to give up a conviction of right and duty. A notable example to the contrary is that of William H. Seward. He made a speech in which he declared that "there is an irrepressible conflict between slavery and freedom." Mr. Seward was a candidate for president against Lincoln the first time and in his (Seward's) anxiety to gain the nomination. he declared that "there is no irrepressible conflict," etc. Lincoln delivered almost simultaneously an address on the subject, "A House Divided Against Itself Can Not Stand," declaring that this country could not exist half slave and half free, and that he did not expect the house to be destroyed, but he did expect it to cease to be divided. These prophetic word Lincoln' did not and would not retract for a presidential nomination or election. The position of the two men in history and the esteem of the American people is too well known to be enlarged upon, and shows the motives which impelled them. All may not be Lincoln, but in honesty of purpose and sincerity of conviction the humblest citizen in the land may be the equal of Lincoln. SHOULD DECENT MEN AND SHOULD DECENT MEN AND VOTERS ESCHEW POLITICS? The above question is often asked by my fellow citizens, and there is but one answer, an emphatic NO. Decent men must be on the alert and ever active for the city, the county, the state and the nation rests upon the decent fireside, and in proportion as the home rises in merit just in that ratio will the community and the nation ascend in good works and good example. DU BOIS QUOTED. There are a few Negroes who quote Prof. W. E. B. Du Bois extensively and publish extracts from his speeches and utterances. It is self-evident that such publications are made without any knowledge of the professor's meaning. It is sad and unfortunate, indeed, that the professor could not supply the brains to such publisher, intellectual nonentity and literary pigamy so that a glimpse of his (the professor's) meaning could be seen. The follow is an extract from "The Souls of Black Folk," and it has almost a direct application to the conditions existing here: "So if grant became political scandals that reputable men began to leave politics alone, and politics consequently became disreputable. Men began to pride themselves on having nothing to do with their own government, and to agree tactily with those who regard public office as a private perquisite. In this state of mind it became easy to wink at the suppression of the Negro vote in the south and to advise self-serving Negroes to leave politics alone. The decent and reputable citizens of the North who neglect their own civic duties grew hilarious over the exaggerated importance with which the Negro regarded the fran chise. Thus it easily happened that more and more the better class of Negroes followed the advice from abroad and the pressure from home, and took no further interest in politics, leaving to the careless and the venal of their race the exercise of their sights as voters. The black vote that still remained was not trained and educated, but further debauched by open and unbishing bribery or force or fraud, until the Negro thoroughly insoiled with the idea that politics was a method of private gain by disreputable means. "And finally, now, today, when we are awakening to the fact that the perpetuity of the republican institution depends on the purification of the ballot, the civic training of the voters and the raising of voting to the plane of solemn duty which a patriotic oitens neglects to his peril and to the peril of his children's children—in this day, when we are striving for a renalisation of civic virtue, what are we going to say to the black voters South and North? Are we going to tell him still that politics is a disreputable and useless form of human activity? Are we going to induce the best slurs of Negroes to take less and less interest in government, and to give up their right to take such an interest without a protest?" The above clear, concise and logical statement of Prof. Du Bois should bring home to every voter his own importance and his individual duty. I have written at some length in an humble attempt to impress upon the Negro voters of this county and state the duty that they owe to themselves, to posterity and to the perpetuity of American institutions. The evidence along this line is cumulative and could be extended beyond the columns of the average news- Price, Five Cents. paper. I have written this initial article for the reason that there is a congressional nomination to be made in all of the districts of Iowa, and "the man who is not for us is against us." Our way is beset with all the devices known to the cunning and unscrupulous politician. Men and newspapers are being bought, if saleable, like hogs and sheep, by one who has dominated affairs in this congressional district for many years. Negroes have changed political allegiance as between the two congressional candidates and can not or will not give a reason for the change. But, again, "no man acts without a motive," and where no reason is or can be given it must be put down to the credit of the "venal" and the "mercenary" in politics. CHARLES S. RUFF. MUCHAKINOCK NEWS Elmer Tolson, Misses Terry and Ollie Tolson were the guests of their Mrs. John Lowis. Miss Dasy Boyers is visiting her sister in Baxton. Miss Kilty Jones has been on the sick list for the past week. Walter Havay of Buxton was in our town last week. Mrs. J. Ward of Albia was called to the bedside of her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Thomas, who was very ill. Mr. and Mrs. John Lewis who have lived here several years, moved to Foster this week. Several families have moved away lately. John Wright was a "Durfy visitor last week. R. James was a "Muchy" visitor. Will Williams has been the happiest man in "Muchy" since the arrival of his fine baby girl. M. Reaby is another happy man since the arrival of a fine baby boy. MOLINE. ILLINOIS. The weather here has been quite bad. The streets are so slippery that a person can hardly walk. It is said to be the worst weather we have had for sixteen years. Household of Ruth No. 1588 of G. U. O. O. F., held their installation Jan. 19. The following officers were installed: Mrs. Wm. Maxie, P. M. N. G.; Mrs. Henry Wood, M. N. G.; Mrs. George Tarrer, K. N. G.; Mrs. R. D. Pollard, W. S.; Mrs. John Card, W. T.; Mrs. M. Holmes, W. P.; Mrs. C. Doudley, W. C.; Mrs. D. Maxie, K. Mrs. Riphus Phoenix entertained the A. M. E. choir Thursday. A very enjoyable time was had by all. The evening was spent in games and scavability. A dainty repast was served by the hostess and all went home declaring Mrs. Phoenix a capital entertainer. Mrs. Lee Harte had a relapse. She has the sympathy of all of her friends. Miss George Ritchie is on the list. We are glad to know that Master Laurenco Terrel has entered high school. He will be successful. He is a very bright boy and is progressing nicely. He is also a promising musician. GALESBURG (ILL.) RIPLETS. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, but it was so very cold the people could not get out, there is always a faithful few who are willing to face the storm and the gloomy days as well as the sun-shine they were present P E Booth prescheduled in the after-noon upon the redeemed, he brought out many good things that was a feast to the soup Elder G. Wright of Knoxville pressed in the evening. Mrs. Thomas Waters received the carpet last Tuesday, given away by the Autumn Leaf Club. Mrs. Brite Rihklohom will entertain the A. Y. C. Thursday afternoon at his home on Cedar Street. Arthur Bell is improving nicely. Been an inspiring lady. Burt Duke so of Nicholas Duke and a narrow chest that a few feet from an elevator, but happens to alight in a pile of ashes beneath the elevator which probably saved his life. He was badly shaken up. Gas, shoots an old an old highly respected citizen is sleek at this writing. 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"I think this is a horror of judgment, sir," said Hart; "my hilda of a bilitummat was jumpin' on 'em unexpected, and givin' 'em toko afore they know' where they were. My notion of fightin' (and it pays heverly time) is to agnagrate your man (and 'em). "An if I thinks a cave will 'it me in five minutes, I lets no time go by in haintpinpat' 'im. But this will warn 'em." "But they have no one who really knows English, Hart," groaned Simcox; "and I don't know the first word of French." "mind, sir," said Hart encouragingly, "I've 'ad many a row with a Frenchy, and I never knew my 'avin' not the least notion of what 'e meant ever stopped the fight from comin' if so be I see you get stuck, 'll come in, sir." And they 'were met by the French sailor who bought it apple English, "Leaewpool, Pour 'amout; mais le canutique sulk besser." "Good mornin'," said Simcox meekly to the French captain, a long unhappy looking man, who might have been the skipper of a chassemerie for all the style he put on. "Mais, oul—" said the captain. "This 'ere paper is for you," said Simcox, "and by the powers I hope you can handle the ultimatum to the Frenchman, who studied it while his crew came round. "Je ne peux pas le lire, moulour," he said at length. Simcox turned to Hart. "There, now what in blazes am I to do when he talks that way?" "Just hexplain it," said Hart, as he helped himself to a chew. "Say, 'Hout o this!' "It means you've got to go," said Simcox, "but he can be allowed to stay in the best part of our island." "Goddam," cried the Frenchman, with his hand in his hair. "I spik English, two tree, word: plote, fesh, channel, owaryo!" "Owaryo!" asked Simcox. "That's his way o' sayin' 'How are you?' interjected Hart, who was contemptuously sizing up the French sailors. "Ah, how are you?" said Simcox. "Owaryo," replied the French captain, smiling. "Very well, thanks." said Simcox; "but the ambassador." "Ma foil, ambassadeur! You spik Francais!" "March!" cried Hirt. The Frenchmen "jabbered" a bit among themselves, and Jonce? Marcher?" asked their skipper. "We old son," said Hart; "marshay if you like. Just pack up and quit. We gives you an hour to gather up your dunnage. Now do you understand?" Whether the Frenchmen understood or not it was tolerably obvious they did not like the tone with which Hart spoke, or the looks of evident disfavor he cast at them. The captain turned to "Stop!" said Hart, and he went in, for a dumb pantomime, in which he vaguely suggested that over yonder hill was an army of Englishmen. "And we mean 'avin' our rights," he ended with. And just then old Jones appeared in sight. "Are they fossers gone to evacuate or not he believed. 'What their skirt know the statues quo?' Do they know the first thing about diplomacy? Tell 'em that to prepare for peace we make war." "War it is," said Hart, and he launched himself at a crowd of Frenchmen, as his mates came tumbling down the hill. The fight was short, sharp, and pretty decisive, for the Potluck's crew numbered ten able seamen, one ordinary seaman, and two boys, or, with the captain and the two mates, sixteen in all. Again this array there A "Who told you to start a row? were twenty-one people, and enough down this first onslaught, stretched down two, he was himself stretched out by a third armed with a broken hand-spike. And Simcox fed with the infuriated foreigners at his seals. The true battle (for this was out an affair of outposts) joined on the crest of the rise, and in five minutes the English were in flight for the shelter of the press up on the hill, but Lampard and Mackenzie dragged him sway and got him down to the ship. He swore most terribly. "Ere's a pretty kettle o' fish," said he at last; "a pretty lot I 'as to my back to let a few Frenchies lick 'em this way. What's the good 'o' diplomies if my men 'asn't the guts to support me?" said the ambassador. "Who told you to start a row?" demanded the skipper. "Don't you know your duty? You was to give 'em the hultimatum and retire dignified. Do you call it retirn' dignified to run and beller like a bull-criff." "How was I to look dignified with six of 'em after me—and two with knives and one with a meat-chopper?" he asked. "And as for startin' a rough house, 'twas Hart as done it." "Where's Hart?" yelled the Guffin. "Ere, 'Art, where are you?" said the crowd. "I believe he's a prisoner," said Lammert. "Oh, Lord," said the crowd, "but Jack never 'ad no discretion." "We must 'ave him liberated," said the skipper firmly, "No man of mine must be in the 'ands of them mutiltain' French. Simcox, you'll 'ave to go to 'em again and open n'gothasushu!" "No, sr," said Simcox, "if you'll excuse me, I'll do noth' of the sort. I've had my fill of bein' ambassador." "This is mut'n,' the skipper; 'but under the painful national circumstances I shan't do nothin' but order you to your cabin, where you'll come in early." Bincox looked greatly relieved, and went without delay. "Mr. Lampert, you'll be hambassade," said the old man, after a drink of brandy. "The mate looked the skipper up and Presented the case to them. "I'll see you further first," he cried. "Twas you that started the row and the trouble, and you can get out of it as you like." "This is rank mutk y'u," said the skipper, "and you could be 'ung for refusin' duty. But under the painful nash'nal circumstances you can retire to your cabin and be your own bloomin' policeman till peace is restored, when I'll try and sentence you, you ruin and scuttle swine you." "Oh, that all right," said the mate contempuously. "Now, men," said the skipper thickly, "what I want is 'entry support. Wholl volunteer for to be hambassador'." The crew looked at each other and shook their heads. They scuffled with uneasy feet on the topside deck. Wholl standin' upon the 'll as thick as pea-sticks," said one of the boys. "Speak hup," roared the skipper. The crew shoved old Mac in front. "We've revolved the notion up and over," said Mac, "and we've come to the conclusion, sir, there nothin' to be got by sendin' ignorant men like me on such errands." "Who asted you to think? But I saint the man to press unwilling lubbers into goln' aloft. I can lead the way. Go into the fo'caste, you dogs, and consider yourselves under arrest. Go!" "Bilny," said the crowd, "but we're all in our own custody, so we are. Now what's the old man goln' to do?" They watched him from the fo'caste as he staggered into his own part of the ship. He took my own hambassader," said Jones. "I'll show 'em 'ow to work things with dignity; I'll show that ass Aampter what's o'clock. What you wants in such cases made and provided is tact, and go, and inners. Innes is the chief need. Why fight if palver'll do? Where? What was wrong to send a galoot like Simcox. But what could I do but work the best with the tools I 'ad? If I'd gone myself, we'd made peace after there was a row. We came staggering out of the cabin with a case of brandy and laid it on the after canstan. "I guess I'll have a boy," said Jones. "Ere, you scum, send me Billy." And Billy came at it. "I release you temp-y without ball," said the skipper fiercely, "so puckalow that case and roller me. No, you wait till I gets a tablecloth as a signal I'm willin' to 'ave peace.' When he came out with a cloth he wont sash and stumbled up the hill, follow me to boy Buy, bearing the of brandy. He found the crew of the Frenchmen lining the crest and heard them talk. "Say, Johny French," said old Jones, "if you want war, prepare for peace. Who's the captain?" "Saprieti!" said the French captain. Jones nodded. "Give it lip, old son. It won't harm, if relyn' on the discretion of ambassadors ain't a fault; and maybe you can swallow the hultimatum with some real good brand. I showed in. And me Dien! Saprieti!" "No de Dien!" began the Frenchman, but Jones waved his hand with dignity. "Call yourself what you like, but 'ave you got anything in the way of a marlinspike or a splice bar as all this yer case?' Barbara, perceiving that the Englishman was on an errand of peace, gathered about the case and soon discovered from the stenciled inscription that it at any rate pretended to come from Cogan. "Goddam," said the little red-capped Frenchman, who discovered the inscription I spoke English—Grande, Porfont, Lon-don!" Jones made signs that he presented the case to them. "I 'n't above makin' a concession or two," he remarked confidentially to the French captain; "but if I'd listen to you, I would 've been blood up to the neck." The Frenchman shook his head. "You bet it would 'ave bim,' said Jones earnestly, "but what d'yve say to 'saving a drink? Billy, glimmy your knife." And with it he started opening the case while the Frenchmen's eyes gleamed in pleasing anticipation. They had not had a drink for weeks. And as they carried the case down to the ship with Jones and their own captain in the rear, they concluded that the English were not such bad chaps after all. "But where's my man 'Art?' asked Jones, when he came to the French camp. "Ere I be' cried Hart, who was lashed hard and fast to a round rock. 'Lord, captain, but I've 'ad a time. Can't you cut me adrift, sir?' Jones shook his head. "You interferin' galoot, it serves you right. And as for that the ole crew's under arrest, you 'em should so pick and choose among 'em as to use my biminence to 'avou you let go. At any rate, blake a bite, and I'll see." For it was obvious that the drinking was going to begin. The French captain served the liquor out in a small glass to every one, and presently some of his melancholy disappeared. He gave an order to one of his men who brought two more glasses, one for the English captain, and one for me, who looks toward me. "And you Joness," he wrote, "cried the Frenchman. Monument, you eyes an homme de cour quand mene." "I don't savvy, but I dessay you means well," said the captain. "Now, if I'd thought to bring along the signal book we might 'ave ad quite a talk. But time enough; I dessay afore were took off I shall patter your lingo like blazes. Small I cut my man loose there?" He pointed to Hart, and though two of the Frenchmen, who had black eyes, remonstrated against the deed that Hart was unlashed and given a drink. "Here's to you, old cockywax," said Hart, with a scrape of his leg. "I bears no grudge, not me." And very soon the French and English skippers were talking to each other at the rate of knots, while Hart sat in a crowd of Frenchmen and told them all about everything. It was close on sundown when Jones returned to the Potluck. He had to be helped up the side by some of the crow. (To be continued.) Juvenile Plays a Joke on Car and Fat Woman Tumbles into Snowbank. There is apparently no limit to the ingenuity of the juvenile brain in creating the most excitement with the least cause. This was illustrated in a car to-day. Two innocent-looking children had been making a round of the department stores, buying toys which were warranted to wreck the strongest nervous system. Among their purchases was a mouse which, when wound up and released, would run along the floor in such a natural manner as to deceive any but the sharpest eyes. The car was well dilled with women who had been shopping, and one large woman was hanging on a strap. Near her stood a small man intently reading the paper. One of the little boys in the front of the car extracted something from his pocket, stopped down and set it on the floor. Buzz-z-z. The fat lady turned to see a mouse with red eyes and rigid tail bearing down upon her. With a gasp she turned and, as she couldn't get past the little man, she took him with her, and down the car they took hold of the two other men who had been standing. The door of the car opened at this juncture and a 'portly man stopped in, only to be struck by the flying wedge and jammed against the platform ralling. A sigh that sounded like the wheeze of a dry pump escaped the. The fat woman continued her flight, and falling off the car, which was now slowly moving, was gently deposited in a snowdrift by the roadside. "Ach! Dulie über Himmel!" she cried. The two scared youngsters were jumping off the car, and one of them was showing a toy mouse into his pocket—Chicago Evening Post. Natural Inference. Miss Gladys Deacon, the American girl whose originality keeps her in the public eye, amazed a scientist whom she met recently at a London dinner party. The scientist narrated in great detail to the girl a series of experiments he was conducting with the microphone. "The microphone," he explained, "magnifies sounds to the car, as the microscope magnifies objects to the eye. The footfalls of a cane插 through the microphone, resemble a tattoo on a kettleldrum. The dropping of a pin is like the report of a cannon." "That is very interesting and odd," said Miss Deacon. "This afternoon," resumed the scientist, "I caught a fly and studied its note. The note resembled the neighing of a horse." "Perhaps," said the young girl, "I was a horsefly."—Boston Post. Darky Pet of British Sailors. Lord Woleseley in his recently published book of misinfeasance tells this incident of his campaign in Ashanti some years ago: "Sailors are pro verbally fond of pets and the naval brigade adopted one, a negro boy very black and very small. They had dressed him in the full uniform of a bluejacket, which made him a proud of himself and of the wooden sword asked him for him. When asked him his name they had taught him to stand up to attention to salute and to answer quite solemnly: 'Mixed Pickles, Esquire, sir.' They took the utmost delight in teaching him English and the appearance and frostleisure pomposity of this child were a source of perpetual amusement to all rants." The First One Cost $2,600.00—Made for Napoleon Bonaparte. A watch that tells the second, minute, hour, day of the week, day of month, and changes of moon, is a time-piece that until recently was made entirely of wood, because of the high cost. The first one cost $2,600.00 and was made entirely by hand and consumed over two years time in construction. About 50 years later a Swiss concoction could be sold in this country for about $200 each. This watch that has hitherto been sold at a price which only the well-do could afford, has just been put on the market, and it still fills a long felt want. It a watch tells us the hour and the minute of the day, why should not the same machine tell us the day of the week, day of the month, and month of the year, when it is realized the usefulness, it not the actual necessity of such a time-piece, and by simplifying the mechanism and arranging to turn them out in large quantities, has, after several years, been made of a large amount of money, succeeded in producing a watch thoroughly reliable in every way. This watch is a perpetual calendar as well as a time-piece, and what is of more interest to the price than that of a price of less than that of an ordinary watch of like grade. Contriary to the supposition of the uninitiated, it is not an intricate assembly of complicated parts, but is as simple as any regular time-piece. On the dial, in addition to the small second dial, it has three small dials of like character, the first another, the second the days of the month, while a third shows the month of the year. By an ingenuity attachment to one of the wheels, when the hour and minute hands show midnight, the small hands indicating the days of the week and the days of the month, move forward automatically one day, thus changing the calendar attachment, and in consequence the watch needs no care or attention after being once correctly set to be wound regularly. The manufacturers have been quick to appreciate the certainty of a large demand for this article in this country and have arranged the黛尔Mills & Traders, Ltd., a prominent New York House who, as an introductory measure will furnish them direct to the public. 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Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it was a red letter day to me when I took the first dose, for at that time my restoration began. In the meantime, I was perfectly well in every respite. I felt so elated and happy that I want all women who suffer to get well as I did." Miss GUILLA GANNON, 329 Jones St., St. Louis, MO 63105. Miss Art Association — $2000 forfeit if original preening膏 cannot be produced. When one considers that Miss Gannon's letter is only one of the countless hundreds which we have received from the papers of this country, the great virtues of Mrs. Pinkham's medicine must be admitted by all. Maffled with oceans, eyes, ears, Thompson's Eye Water Rugs MADE YOUR Old Carpets Guaranteed to wear 10 years. Price lists free. Dresser Rug Co., 759-9 DesMoines, Ia. We Can Sell Your Farm We Can Sell Your Farm OR OTHER REAL ESTATE No matter what it is or what it is worth. Send description, state price, and learn our wonderfully successful plan. SOUTHERN MINN. VALLEY LAND CO. MADELIA, MINNESOTA Tone's Moisture Proof Boxes for Tone's Coffee TONES RUSSET ROAST COFFEE keep in the flavor—the coffee strength. They keep out the dust. The breakfast table test will show the difference between Tone's always-the same blends and bulk coffee blended in the scoop by the grocer. There are five brands—all in moisture proof pound boxes. The best grocers sell them. Tone's Russat Roast 20c Tone's Luxury Blend 25c Tone's Regal Mocha and Java - - - 30c Tone's Superb Mocha and Java - - - 35c Tone's Finest Mocha and Java - - - 40c stays through Pulman sleeps the trip can be made by driving to Mexico City comfortably and without change in accommodation. The "Old Boy" movie, "The Times," takes place in Mexico and describes the season and charm associated with visiting the country without making it and "The Story of Ivan Amulet," George MORTOR, G. P. A., St. Louis, Mo. PISO S CURE FOR Best Cure for Bad Cure. Good Use. Warmth. Consumption. 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To Cure a Cold in One Day All drugs should be taken drugstore and money if it fails to cure 300 "Am using ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE, and can tally say I would not have been without it so long, had I known the relief it would give my sailing shoes. I think it is a very good idea. Mr. Matthias Holzwirt, Providence, R. I. Sold by all Drugista, 250. Ask to day. It's a tough turkey that is able to hold over for another term. The U. U. S. Depot. of Agriculture Gives to Salzner's Oats its heartiest stock. Oats yielded in 1998 from 100 to 300 bu. per acre in 50 different States, and you, Mr. Farmer, can beat this in 1964, you, Mr. Farmer, seeds are pedigrees, you, Mr. Farmer, through careful selection to big yields. growing fodder wonder...169,600 lbs. Salzer's Dollar Grain Grass. 500 lbs. Now such yields pay and you can have them, Mr. Farmer, in 1904. Do you love it? The John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse, WI, and you will get their big catalog and lots of seed samples free. (W. N. U.) A man who is looking for trouble can usually find it without trouble. Mr. Winslow's Soothing Grapes. Sandworms, lily pads, ferns, sediment, fennel, alpine pills, cool wind cedar. See bottle. There are many kinds of tears; nons are sand from indifference. Sandworms by purpose of man's Try Oil. If it does not cure you EGZEZUM it will refund you the money. NUEL MEDICINE DO Dress Low. Those who have not tasted the bitterest of life's bitter cannot appreciate the sweetest of life's sweets. Twiste and Billion Dollar Grain. Sandworms for earth, one good for 14 hays and the other 80, tons clean fodder per acre. Grows everywhere, so does Victoria sheep and swine food per acre. FIRST SEND 100 IN STAMPS TO THE John A. Salzer Seed Co. La Crosse, and to receive in return their big catalog and lots of farm seed samples. (W. N. IL) Only a smart man can conceal from a woman the fact that he isn't as smart as he would wish her to think his. Take Kow Eye Troubles- fact that courses have failed has no significance. He knows better than your local do or or your case. Consult your vice president, Dr. Harry P. Holmes Ski 22 and 20, U.S. Office of Correction. MILLER TREATMENT NO DETENTION FROM BUSINESS Send for Circular. In this city 14 years. PROF, F. L. MILLER, Des Moines, Ia. Register the SECOND, MINUTE, HOUR, DAY OF WEEK, DATE OF MONTH, MONTH AND CHANGES OF MOON. These changes are made AUTOMATICALLY at midnight. The item is stored in a set and. Prices are formed based (best grade) expansion balance; quick trunk; richly deparsured porcelain; accurate and smooth. Made in Switzerland and served all by handwork. Individuals who want to make an Indian man will want one of those made in Switzerland. you do not use that everyday or regularly. If you do use it, you will be charged. You will also will sell all our list (number) at the pres- Quantities of two or more, #7.00 each. Walt Disney Parks, on all orders accompanied with promotional coupon. KYRNEY COPPS, Commercial Agencies, New York Banks, or any Express Co-op. ADDRESS DELLHART MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS, LTD., Dept. B. 7 E. 17th Street, NEW YORK. BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH SYRUP cures coughs and colds. IMPORTANT FEATURES OF EACH Each Bill Provides for Delegate Conventions to Be Heeld By Delegate Elected Under the Law, Who Must Vote as Instructed. Des Molnes, Jan. 27.—Simultaneously in both houses yesterday afternoon primary election bills were introduced which are expected to comply with the recommendations made by Governor Cummins in his biennial message to the legislature. Senator J. J. Crossley introduced the measure in the senate, and Representative Emory H. English introduced it in the house. The measures differ considerably and it will be up to the committees from both houses to reconcile them and select the best features of each. In their essential features, however, they resemble each other. The important features of the Crossley bill are as follows: Majority instead of plurality is necessary to nominate. Primary will be held on first Tuesday in June of each year and expenses shall be borne by the county, not by the candidates. Judges and other officials are allowed pay for but one day's work. All towns of 5,000 population or over must have the primary election. All voters must be and ask for republican or democratic but of but one, and the primary will be joint although selections are independent. When the voter asks the judge for a ballot, he must specify what his vote is and ask for republican or democratic but of but one, and the primary may be. He can thus vote but once. If requested, he must take cath that he voted with that party at the last general election and perjury will be attended with the same penalty as the general election. At the general election in November each year the voter must declare his party affiliation and it will be made a matter of record, if he wishes to participate in the spring primary. Otherwise he can have no voice in primary, although he can of course not be excluded from the city election. Australian ballot should be used at primary. Convention must be held on Saturday following primary and delegates who have been elected a vote must vote as per instructions. Municipal, county and congressional primaries shall be held in the same manner. The law is to become effective immediately upon publication. This spring's election not being subject to the requirement that the voter shall have declared his party affiliation at the preceding election in November. The English bill emobifies the following among its provisions: Primary shall be the first Tuesday in May. Polls shall be open from 12 noon to 7. n. m. Primary election shall also be a day of registration for the general election, the registration boards being appointed. Those who desire to vote at the spring primaries must register at the fall election, specifying party affiliation. Penalties for bribery, perjury, requesting etc., to be same as at general election. Candidates must file statement with the county auditor twenty days prior to primary, stating that they intend being candidates. Candidates for district candidates must deposit $200 for district offices $10 for each county in which they are running, and for city candidates a fee of $5 is required. Australian ballot system, with bally virtually the same as at general election. Each prefect committeeman shall designate two challengers. Delegates receiving highest vote shall be declared elected. Delegates cannot appoint proxies. Delegates shall be held on following Saturday. If any candidate, when convention convenes, has enough instructed delegates to constitute a majority of all, he must be nominated with out formality of ballot. Where no one has a majority, the roll shall be called and the delegates from each precinct shall vote in turn until some candidate receives a majority. CAVALRY COMES IN MARCH. Colonel Thomas and Staff Will Arrive in Thirty Days. Des Moines, Jan. 28.—The outlook is for a major question for Fort Des Moines early March. Which is a month earlier than had formerly been announced as the probable date of the arrival of the troops of the Eleventh cavalry. Major Turner has received a letter from Colonel Thomas of the Eleventh cavalry, in which the colonel says he expects to reach Des Moines by the eleventh movement of transports, and so on, leads Major-Turner to expect that the Eleventh will arrive in San Francisco about March 1. After equipping with clothing and outfits for cooler weather, the eleventh starts to start for the east. The transport bearing the Second cavalry, which relieves the Eleventh, is due in Manila now, and the regiment may get on board by February 1, which would land the eleventh in Manila. Four troops will be stationed at Des Moines, which will be the headquarters of the regiment and the residence of the colonel. Four troops will probably go to Fort Riley, Kansas, and two to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. The cavalry will be remounted on its arrival in America, and the work of training the horses will occur at Fort Des Moines. The arrival of the Eleventh cavalry the colored troops will be transferred from Des Moines. Looking to Inebrate Asylum, State Highway and Child Labor, Des Molles, Jan. 29.—Three of the most important measures to be introduced during the present session of the legislature were presented yesterday. Senator Smith of Mitchell county asks for an appropriation of $100,000 to convert the buildings at Knoxville, formerly used as a state school for the blind, into a hospital for inebriates. He offers a new law regarding sentencing inebriates and makes any attempt to escape a misdeaner. Representative Weeks of Guthrie county introduced a bill providing for a state highway department. He would have a commission appointed by the governor, to serve two years, whose name would be on the board of supervisors concerning the construction of roads, bridges and ditches. Representative Cummings of Marshall introduced a lengthy measure by the terms of which employment of children under the age of 14 is absolutely prohibited. Children under 16 is restricted to such an extent as to practically exclude them. The bill supplements the compulsory educational measure, as the employment of children is prohibited unless they can furnish a certificate for the prescribed period during the current twelve months. COUPLE DIE TOGETHER. Bodies of Reinbeck Man and Wife Found in Oregon. Pendleton, Ore., Jan. 27.—The bodies of Mr. and Mrs John T. Brown of Reinbeck, lown, were found in the hills south of town yesterday Mrs. Brown had been shot in the breast and her throat cut from ear to ear with a razor. Brown had shot himself in the head and swallowed poison. A note found said that they did not get together. Another letter written by Mrs. Brown and addressed to "Dear Brother," said: "When this letter reaches you, I will be no more. I have found another man in Oregon I love better the tragic death of the alleged tragic death of Mr. and Mrs John T. Brown of Reinbeck near Penilton, Ora. I am known, however, that Mr. Brown was the worst, where they went some tima ago. Mr. Brown was well known here, having been in the jumbar business, and he was a man of great belief that he would end his life in the awful manner set forth in the press reports. They know of no other to prompt him to do such a deed. BANKRUPT LAW. Supreme Court Sets Aside Conveyance of Propriety. Des Moines, Jan. 28.—The supreme court of Iowa stepped in yesterday and reversed the lower court because of a desire to zealously guard the bankruptcy statute which provides for the protection of property courring within four months prior to bankruptcy in case it was manifestly for the purpose of giving preference to a certain creditor. The case in which the ruling was made was appealed from Sioux county, with the bankruptcy proceedings, was the appellant. He found that the bankrupt person had transferred considerable property to the First National bank of Hawarden, Iowa, and to the Bank of Alcaster, South Dakota, in the beginning of proceedings in bankruptcy. The lower court held that there was no evidence of an intention to give preference to the banks, but the supreme court holds that there was apparently a mutual knowledge that bankruptcy was insolvent at the time. PROUTY'S FIRST ROUND. Controls County Central Committees and Fixes Early Primary Date. Des Moines, Jan. 29.—Judge S. F. Prouty won in the first round of the congressional battle at the initial session of the republican county central committee for the afternoon. His lieutenants controlled the Polk county committee by a vote of 32 to 17. The date of the county primary election was fixed for February 29, only four weeks hence, and the primary will be followed in a week. An effort to make a change in the rules governing primaries, so that judges of election shall have the right to demand an affidavit, from prospective voters touching their qualifications, was carried out on April 12. The Irish announce that the resolution to amend the rules had received a majority vote, but that it was not passed, as the rules provide that no amendments can be made without a two-thirds vote. SAY HE GOT THE MONEY. Testimony Against Former Captain Andersen for Corruption. Sloux City, Jan. 27.—In the trial of Edwin Anderson, former captain of the Sloux City police, for corruption in office, six witnesses testified to seeing J. H. Bigelow, the prosecuting attorney, and another man outside occasions. It is claimed by the state that Anderson entered an agreement with Bigelow, who represented a slot machine company, to protect him in the operation of the man's business. It is also considered of regular amounts to be paid Anderson by Bigelow. Judge Wade After Trust. Washington, Jan. 28. - Judge Wade has introduced a bill to suppress monopolies and trusts in restraint of trade in cattle, hogs, meats and animals. The bill provides that transportation of livestock across the different states with a purpose in view of selling the same at prices calculated to drive competition out of business shall be prohibited and that the penalty for the violation shall be $5,000 and deprivation of the use of the mails. The bill was referred to Congressman Heepburn's committee, interstate and foreign commerce. Shot His Mother. Anita, Jan. 23. - While playing with a 22-caliber rifle supposed not to be loaded, the gun overloaded and eventually discharged same, the bullet striking his mother in the elbow, passing up the arm into the shoulder. Exorts to extract the bullet have been in vain. The experience a man buys is gekdom up to the sample submitted. 10,000 Plants for 100. This is a remarkable offer the John As Salem. You can make makes. They will send you their big plant and seed catalog, together with enough seed to grow 1,000 fills, solid Cabbages. 1,000 gloriously brilliant Flowers. The great offer is made in order to induce you to plant them that warranted seed—for when you once plant them you will grow no others, and ALL FOR 100 150 DOBORO, provides this notice, and if you will send them 200 in postage, they will add to the above a package of the famous Herilier Cauliflower. (W. N. U.) It's almost as hard for some men to live up to their reputations as it is for others to live their down. If there were no fault-finders we should stagnate. STATE OF OO, CHICAGO OF TOLOZO, {4} FRANK J. CHENEY Makes coke that he is senior partner of the firm of P. O. CHENEY & Co. doing all the work for the estate, and Gill said he will pay the sum of $10,000 of CATARVES that cannot be cured by the use of HALF'S CATARVES URSE. FRANK J. CHENEY behind me during November, A. D. 1988, my present, this time of December, A. D. 1988. BELL A W. GLASON, Haiti's Catarvese Cure is taken internally and directly on the blood and infectious surfaces of the system. Send for this cure. F. J. 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Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces in a package, 10 cents. One-third more starch for the same money. A woman likes to have kisses stolen from her so that she can fight to have them back again. Smokers find Lewis' "Single Binder" straight 51 clear better quality than most 40 brand. Lewis Factory, Poole, Ill. Many a man who claims to be a gentlemen doesn't work at all. DO YOU COUGH DON'T DELAY TAKE KEMP BALSAM THE BEST COUGH CURE It Cures Colds, Coughs, Bore Throat, Croup, Infusca, Whoooping Cough, Brochitis and Arthritis. A certain kind of cough is accompanied by a sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once. You will see the excellent effect after taking the first dose. Soil by dew then, large bottles 13 cents and 90 cents. Cure is prepared by a restaurant. Cured blood worms on pla- cage, blood worms on pla- cage for control. One bottle worms on a container. One bottle worms on a container. Delivery is free. No outage. OIL OUT. Oil distributors for U. R. Marshbillown, Iowa. 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CAPITAL INSURANCE COMPANY Other Prominent Physicians and Endorse Pe-ru-na. DR. LLEWELLYN JORDON, Medical Examiner of the U. S. Treasury Department, graduate of Columbia College, awarded the Medal of the War Point, has the following to say of Peruna: "Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from your wonderful remedy. One short month has brought forth a vast change and I now consider myself a well man after months of suffering. Fellow sufferers, Peruna will cure you." A constantly increasing number of physicians prescribe Peruna in their practice. Peruna is known to even the doctors have overcome their prejudice against so-called patient medicine. Peruna possesses a unique position in medical science. It is the only internal systemic catarrh remedy known to the people of the United States. Everyone will admit, is the cause of one half the disease which afflicts mankind. Catarrh and catarral diseases afflict one half of the people of the United States. Robert R. Roberts, M. D., Washington, D. C. writes: "Through my own experience as well as that of many of my friends and acquaintances who attend me and am sure to marth by the use of hartman's Peruna, I can confidently recommend it to those suffering from such disease and have no hesitation in my patients." Robert R. Roberts. Dr. R. Robbins, Muskogee, I, T., was asked, "Peruna is the best medicine I know of forough and to strengthen a weak stomach and to sorbring it for catarrh. I have ordered it for weak and debilitated people, and have seen it an excellent medicine and is for many cases. large precision, and have chance to prescribe your Peruna. I hope you may live long to do the sick to the sick." Dr. G. C. Vernies from B13 Jones St. San Francisco, Cal.: "Peruna has performed so many women with the same condition that it is a valuable remedy. I have frequently advised its use for painless menstruation, cures leucorrhoea." This company stands at the head of the insurance company; organized and doing business in the state, so much so that it has been the company points with pride to its record. It has paid every adjusted loss without delay or quibbling. During the past ten years but two claims against the company for indemnity have both been decided in favor of the company. The company is capitalized for $10,000 and has in number numbers a surplus available for the payment of indemnities of $45,000, over ten years the richest man has been an increase in the business of about 27 per cent and at the same time a reduction in the loss ratio of about 15 to 20 per cent. This shows excellent business management. Its assets are free from overuse. 3 Instruments in One. Stone Swine Fork. Makes 40 different Kafers, Large, or Small. Makes 40 different Kafers, Large, or Small. If used send balance. Inc. May 15th, 1974. FARMER BEIGLOT, Farmland, Jewel. PERSONAL Will the woman who suffers with slok headache please try Dr. Caldwell's (LAXATIVE) Syrup Pepsin Your druggist sells it PEPSIN SYRUP CO., Monticelle, Ill. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. PRUSSIAN HEAVE POWDERS CURE Horses or Distemper, Pink Eye or Indus BURNAGE and a sure cure for Wounds CURE I have been using Prussian Heave cure I houses of France and Germany Remolius have gained a great reputation PRICE: AT DAY PRICE—In every Farmer's Hand B [Stamp] Dr. Liewellyn Jordan, Medical Examiner United States Treasury. and ovarian troubles, and builds up the entire system. I also consider it one of the finest cataracts I know of. M. C. Gee, M. D. and the systemic disease curables only by systemic treatment. A remedy that cures catarach must aim directly as the depressed nerve centers. This is what perma is immediately invigorates the nerve centers which give vitality to the mucous membranes. Then catarach disap- sars. Then catarach is permanently cured. If you do not derive prompt and as- factory results from the use of Perma in the treatment of your full statement of your case, and will be pleased to give you his valuable ad- vice, Dr. Hartman, President of The Hortman Saintman Columbus, Ohio. notes and it stands before the public clean, solid and substantial. The owners and occupants its own building, a beautiful four-story structure located at the corner of Grand avenue and Fourth street, at a home for such a company. The company owns and administers the company with the change made at that time the company was put upon a round financial basis and the adoption of business practices. Many people who do the insurance, and all share the very proper pride of the management in the success it has attained. Mr. Berry came to the company in 1985 and years been connected with the Farmers' Insurance company of that city, where he had done much to make the great company it is,—American Journal of Progress. Virginia Farms Productive and sustainable climate. Free Catalogue B. C. H. CHAFFIN & Co., Incorpor. Richmond, Va. FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE DURING LAST YEAR. They are sent and settled on the Grata and Grazing Lands, and are prosperous and satisfied. Sir Wilfred Reed recently said: "A new衣 hat he invented will help him and I to help his every immigrant who leaves the land of his ancest tors to come and seek a home for himself now in the country. There is MILLIONS. FREE Homes given away. Schools. Ouchure Railway. Mallway. Ghana. everything to be desired. Other information: app to superintendent Immigration, Other sale, or authorized Canadian Government Agent- ment, or W. B. Nummack, Ia. Life Building, Ouahia, Neth. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 5—1904 SHOE SELLING We have just finished our annual stock taking and find we have on hand many broken lots of high grade Shoes for MEN, WOMEN and CHILDREN. Progressive merchandising prohibits the carrying over of these goods and to close them out this week we are offering Des Moines shoppers the following Sensational Shoe prices at Men's List One lot of Men's Patent Leather—hand regular $5.00 gaode—if we have your size—on 49 pairs in this lot - - - s Vici Kid, Box and Velour ----formerly now $2.98 Vici Kid and Box Calf Shoes ers-$2.50 $1.98 A big lot of Men's Heavy Shoes---in gress---just the Sooe for hard. every day wear----$2.50 values - - - Foot CarlK Purse In the District Court of the state wa, in and for Polk County. In Equity. A. E. Swim, Plaintiff, vs. John Bosseker, John Boesenker, Ruben H. Linwill, Reuben H. Linville, Nelson S. Spencer, John Lechty, John Llechty, John Lichty, Madalina Lichty, Magdalina Lechty, John Kron Schaal, J. Adam Schaal, McCorv, Mike Pawlinski, Machine Co., John Houser, Mrs. John Houser and the unown claimants to the following debted premises situated in Polk county, Iowa, to wit: title to said premises adressed to this plaintiff, and that this petitioner's title in and to said premises may be quitted therein against said defendants and all unknown claimants thereto; that plaintiff may be adjudged to have an unbroken chain of record title to said premises, and that all clouds upon the title to said premises be removed; and for such other and further relief in the premises as to the court shall, under the circumstances and proofs, seem meet. For further participles as to plaintiff title, and the claimant, and the several defendants, and the unknown claimants, you are referred to the petition. No Store Sells Goods for Less Price Than This Store The Right Place 812-814 WALNUT. F. D. HOWE, Proprietor. Give us a trial order on Groceries. We can give you quality and save you money. And you are further notified that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the March Term, A. D., 1904, of the said court, by the Court of the Moines, Polk County, on the 7th day of March, A. D., 1904, a default will be entered against you and judgment rendered thereon. DUDLRY & COFFIN, Attorneys for Plaintiff. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Iowa. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss; It be remembered that on the 23th day of January, 1904, the above cause came on for hearing before the court for an order approving a notice therein, and plaintiff having exhibited the evidence thereof in connection with the petition, it is ordered that the foregoing notice be approved, and that the same be published in Iowa STATE BY-STANDER, a newspaper published in Polk County, Iowa, for six consecutive days, in the March Term of the Court affirmed. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By OZONIED XO MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To E. F. Jennings, being the party in whose name the property hereinafter described is taxed: You are hereby notified that on the 10th of December, A. D. 1900, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot number one hundred and eighty- two (189) of Lake Park, an addition now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, and all situated within the cool of the winter, to the diligent and unpaid tax of the 1899 to Goo. H. Parker; that the underlined is, the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the right of redemption will expire and a deal for the land be made unless In the District Court of the state Iow, in and around County. John Boaseaker, John Bosenker, Reuben H. Linnville, Reuben H. Linville, Sheldon S. Spenser, John Leichty, John Llechty, John Llechty, Madalina Leichty, Magdalina Leichty, John Aaron Schaal, J. Adam Schaul, McCormik Havestaching Macha, McCormik Houser, Mia. Macha and the unknown person to the following defined premises situated in Polk County Iowa, to-wit: You and each of you are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: (N. 8) West Fourth Quarter (N. 7) of the West Fourth Quarter (S. W. 4) of Section six (6), Towshall Eighty (80) North, Range Twenty (24) West of the 5th P. M., described as follows: Beginning at a point, said premises of the said forty-acre tract, thence north 17 rods, thence west 4 rods, thence southeasterly to the place of beginning; said premises of the said forty-acre tract; Official Post of said forty-acre tract; Also, part of the Northeast Quarter (N. E. 3) of Section one (1), Towshall Eighty (80) North, of Range Twenty- And, fourteen (14) acres off of the Northeast Quarter (N. E. $\frac{1}{4}$) of the Northeast Quarter (N. E. $\frac{1}{4}$) of Section (12), Towship Eights (60) North, or Range Twenty-five (25) SENSATIONAL Carl Kahler Shoe Co BUGH BRENNAN, Judge. Give us a trial order on Groceries. We can give you quality and save you money. These quotations are on standard goods only—every article of which we stand ready to make good if not found so. Combination duplicated. ...MANY BARGAINS IN OUR DRY GOODS AND SHOE SECTIONS.... 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Combination duplicat 3 quarts of Cranberries - 25¢ 10 pound sack best Buck- wheat - 35¢ 1 pound Country Roll Butter, - 20¢ 2 pounds Navy Beans, for - 25¢ 5 pounds of Lima Beans, - 25¢ Best Creamery Butter - 25¢ 2 pounds Malaga Grapes - 35¢ IN OUR DRY GOODS AND NEGRO EDUCATION IN SOUTH. Editors Register and Leader: I have just read with painful interest the printed extract from Governor Vardaman's inaugural address at Jackson, Miss., where he asserts that the education of the negro is a curse and the means of increasing the criminal rate in the country is an institutional in this morning's paper regarding his deliverances. As a representative of the Baptist Home Mission society, of New York, an organization which has expended $3,000,000 in establishing and maintaining twenty-nine institutions of higher learning for the negroes in the south during the last forty years, he said, for fear that some should think that nothing could be said, and that his utterances were accepted facts. During the latter part of November, in company with our corresponding and field secretaries, Drs. Moorehill and Chivers of New York, it was my privilege to attend the dedication of two fine new brick buildings in the city, the Jackson Building, Jackson, Miss, the capital of the state, where the governor delivered his address. I am very sure that not all of the representative citizens of the state endorse these utterances. At the dedicatory exercises the state superintendent of education, Mr. H. L. Whitfield, was present and gave an address. At the work of educating the negroes. Dr. Lowry, president of a white college near Jackson, was present and spoke, as did a number of citizens of the place. This college, founded in Natchez in 1877, has been located in Jackson for the last twenty years. President Barratt made the statement that who have attended the college not one had ever been arrested by the police while at the college. This does not look much like that education generates criminality. We can trace these students after they leave these schools, going out and in great self-sacrifice establishing schools. We know them and can give their names and places of operations. While in Jackson, I met Gov. A. H. Longino, who has just retired from the gubernatorial chair, being prevented by law from running for another term, and I found him a very fine Christian gentleman and of a different type from the new governor. Mr. Longino greeted the officers of the Kahler's Shoes have Stood The Test for 38 Years No Store Sells Goods for Less Price Than This Store quality and save you money. article of which we stand located. 1 dozen large Naval Oranges, - - - - 25c 1 large package Gold Dust - - - - 20c 1 package Johnson's Washing Powder - - - - 20c 7 bars White Laundry Soap - - - - 25c 8 bars Diamond G Soap - - - - 25c 1 peek of Red Onions - - - - 25c AND SHOE SECTIONS..... Mail Orders Solicited society very cordially. In our home mission schools there are about 7,000 annually in attendance and the most of them are converted before they leave the schools. It is estimated that we have had some 30,000 graduates of these institutions, and we have also transitioned positions as educators, doctors, lawyers, ministers and missionaries, and it is a slander on the schools as well as the negroes to say that we "have succeeded in making a criminal him, and imperilling his usefulness as a laborer." Nothing could be more false to the facts. In the ship in the south, visiting schools in Selma, Ala, Atlanta, Ga., and Nashville, Tenn., I also visited Tuskegee institute, Mr. Bloaker Washington's great school, where some 1,800 students are annually in attendance. Before going to Hampton institute, Mr. Washington was a student in our home mission school, Wayland seminary, Washington, D. 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The experience of our educators in our home mission schools for forty years is squarely against the statements of Governor Vardaman. Thousands go out to become teachers of the public schools. From statistics published I find that negroes in this country have 1,391 instructors in 169 academies and colleges, 175 editors who are publishing weekly papers and magazines, 5,000 ministers who have graduated from the public schools. The public schools. There are 7,490 colored men in the United States who are engineers—first class, so it is said—and 1,321 stenographers. The truth of the matter is that Governor Vardaman represents a class of men in their cotton fields who do not want to see them rise above labor position. They want them as laborers in their cotton fields and as servants. Your last sentence in the editorial this morning, giving the saying of the Mississippi, "We need men who we must keep their nigger," hits them humorously the head. 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